CHOICES FOR CHILDREN DAY SCHOOL

EIN: 850322893 501(c)(3) Human Services

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Total Revenue
$988,074
Total Expenses
$992,045
Total Assets
$83,323
Net Assets
$-275,841
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
NM
Principal Officer
FREDA ARELLANO
Phone
5052426363
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHOICES FOR CHILDREN DAY SCHOOL, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $988K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

SERVE THE EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND AESTHETIC NEEDS OF A DIVERSE POPULATION WITH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, OR HANDICAP. TEACHERS CERTIFIED IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT ENCOURAGE CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $473,274 Revenue: $306,929

PRESCHOOL, PRE-K, AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: PROVIDES ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT OF PRACTICAL LIFE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, MANIPULATIVE ACTIVITIES, LIBRARY, DRAMATIC PLAY...

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PRESCHOOL, PRE-K, AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: PROVIDES ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT OF PRACTICAL LIFE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, MANIPULATIVE ACTIVITIES, LIBRARY, DRAMATIC PLAY, PUPPETRY, ART, AND MUSIC. IN THE PAST YEAR, A TOTAL OF 51 STUDENTS WERE SERVED IN THE PROGRAM, WITH 41 (80%) FROM LOW INCOME/SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS, AND 42 (82%) WERE MINORITY STUDENTS, I.E. HISPANIC, BLACK, NATIVE AMERICAN, ETC. MAJOR SUPPORT COMES FROM THE NM CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $334,361 Revenue: $216,656

INFANT-TODDLER PROGRAM: WITH RATIOS OF 1:4, THE STAFF PROVIDES GUIDANCE IN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT WHERE A CHILD CAN ACHIEVE FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS. CHILDREN FEEL SAFE AND SECURE WITH...

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INFANT-TODDLER PROGRAM: WITH RATIOS OF 1:4, THE STAFF PROVIDES GUIDANCE IN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT WHERE A CHILD CAN ACHIEVE FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS. CHILDREN FEEL SAFE AND SECURE WITH INDIVIDUAL INTERACTION AND FEEDING. DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE TOYS ARE USED TO INSTILL SELF CONFIDENCE. COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IS ACHIEVED WITH APPROPRIIATE MUSIC, COMMUNICATION, AND ATTENTION BY TEACHERS CERTIFIED IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT. IN THE PAST YEAR, A TOTAL OF 36 STUDENTS WERE SERVED, WITH 27 (75%) FROM LOW INCOME/SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS, AND 26 (72%) WERE MINORITY STUDENTS, I.E. HISPANIC, BLACK, NATIVE AMERICAN, ETC. MAJOR SUPPORT IS FROM NM CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $34,524 Revenue: $464,488

CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM: HEALTHY, BALANCED BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, AND SNACKS ARE PROVIDED YEAR ROUND, FIVE DAYS A WEEK. MEALS ARE PREPARED ON-SITE IN A HEALTH DEPARTMENT CERTIFIED AND INSPECTED...

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CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM: HEALTHY, BALANCED BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, AND SNACKS ARE PROVIDED YEAR ROUND, FIVE DAYS A WEEK. MEALS ARE PREPARED ON-SITE IN A HEALTH DEPARTMENT CERTIFIED AND INSPECTED KITCHEN. MENUS ARE NUTRITIOUSLY PLANNED ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GUIDELINES BY A FULL- TIME COOK. CHILDREN EAT FAMILY STYLE, WITH THE CHILDREN MAKING PERSONAL FOOD CHOICES, COMMUNICATING ABOUT NOURISHMENT, AND PASSING THE FOOD AROUND THE TABLE SERVING THEMSELVES. IN THE PAST YEAR, 87 STUDENTS WERE SERVED NUTRITIOUS MEALS, WITH 68 (78%) OF THE STUDENTS COMING FROM LOW INCOME/SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS, AND 67 (77%) WERE MINORITY STUDENTS. THE NM CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM HELPS SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $987,839
Investment Income $1
Other Revenue $234
TOTAL REVENUE $988,074

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $707,521
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $842,159
Other Expenses $284,524
TOTAL EXPENSES $992,045

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $988,074 $905,576 +0.1%
Expenses $992,045 $1,063,586 -0.1%
Net Income $-3,971 $-158,010 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
17
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
5
$75,089
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMY ARELLANO DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$75,089 $0 $75,089
FREDA ARELLANO PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA GILLIAM VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA CORNEJO TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGIE MAESTAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $988,074 $992,045 $83,323 $-3,971
2024 No data No data No data No data
2021 $479,018 $521,525 $44,130 $-42,507
2020 $529,334 $516,095 $142,564 $13,239
2019 $548,992 $562,893 $49,246 $-13,901
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